HB 1377 (2010): permitting utilities to establish loan programs for owners of residential and business property engaging in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

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HB 1377 (2010)

permitting utilities to establish loan programs for owners of residential and business property engaging in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 229

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2010. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 2010 and February 11, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0695h). The committee's amendment (0695h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1950s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1950s (Rep Kaen)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2010, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2010, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 2, 2010, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 11, 2010, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 1, 2010, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0695h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1950s — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1950s (Rep Kaen) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 26, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/26/2010 1:30 PM LOB 304
  • February 2, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 2/2/2010 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • February 11, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 2/11/2010 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 17, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0695h for Mar 3 CC (Vote 14-0)
  • February 17, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0695h
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0695h Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0695h: MA VV
  • March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 1, 2010: Hearing: April 1, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC13
  • May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1950s, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Committee Amendment 1950s, AA, VV
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1950s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM #1950s (Rep Kaen): MA VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/28/2010; Chapter 0229
  • June 29, 2010: I. Section 3-7 Effective 06/28/2010
  • June 29, 2010: II. Remainder Effective 08/27/2010

Laws It Would Change

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